Local Accidents

Tazewell Co, IL – I-74 Site of Truck Accident, Injuries at Pleasant Hill Rd

Tazewell County, IL (April 22, 2025) – Illinois State Police troopers said a three-vehicle crash caused a two-mile traffic tie-up during the late afternoon commute on Tuesday, April 22, along eastbound Interstate 74 in Tazewell County. The crash was reported about 4:40 p.m. near Pleasant Hill Road, near milepost 99, according to Illinois State Police.

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Will Co., IL – Semi-Truck Crash w/Injuries on I-55 at Arsenal Rd

Will County, IL (April 19, 2025) – A semi-truck carrying 35,000 pounds of plastic overturned on April 19 after a crash on an Interstate 55 ramp in Will County, authorities said. The crash happened just after 3:00 p.m. on the I-55 southbound ramp to Arsenal Road, according to Illinois State Police. It’s unclear what led

Marion, IL – Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Collision at Nation & Branch Rds

Marion, IL (April 18, 2025) – Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies reported at least one victim injury when a pickup truck collided with a motorcycle on Nation Road at the Branch Road intersection southwest of Salem on Wednesday night, April 16. Initial information indicates the motorcyclist, 39-year-old Curtis Branch, was transported to Salem Township Hospital by

Chicago, IL – Trooper Injured in Car Crash at 51st St & Wentworth Ave

Chicago, IL (April 16, 2025) – An Illinois State Police trooper was injured in a crash Wednesday on the city’s South Side. The crash happened around 4:55 p.m. at West 51st Street and South Wentworth Avenue, ISP officials said. State police said the trooper was driving northbound on Wentworth when someone ran a red light

Johnson Co, IL – Victims Hurt in Car Accident on US 45 near Vienna

Johnson County, IL (April 15, 2025) – Emergency crews responded to a crash on U.S. Highway 45 on Monday afternoon, April 14, and reported injuries as a result of the incident. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they were on the scene, and news footage showed two medical helicopters leaving the area, around U.S. 45

Joliet, IL – Drivers Hospitalized in Two-Car Crash on Plainfield Rd

Joliet, IL (April 14, 2025) – A two-car crash in southwest suburban Joliet left both drivers hospitalized with serious injuries on Monday morning, April 14. Officers responded to the intersection of Plainfield Road and Voyager Lane around 6:10 a.m., according to Joliet Police. Investigators learned a Honda Civic driven by a 23-year-old man was believed